Culture Clash. Sports Illustrated. A Sneak Peak

by David_Wyatt on Sep 14, 2010 7:18 PM EDT

Every now and then when I check my email I come across something that makes me thankful for what I do here, and tonight was one of those occasions (another will become clear soon). I had the privilege to preview an article which will appear in the Sports Illustrated magazine that goes on sale tomorrow, and if you only listen to me once this year; please go out and buy this issue, this article makes it worthwhile.

I've been permitted to share a small exert with the readers at Gang Green Nation. Senior writer Tim Layden has taken a look at the culture clash in the NFL at the moment, between the business like teams (Patriots) and their brasher counterparts (Jets). It makes you think and it makes you consider a few questions.

"Even in a changing universe of behavior, it was Ryan’s performance in Hard Knocks that established a new level of NFL personality. The Jets’ edition was the highest rated in the series’ history, and Ryan—unfiltered, profane and passionate—towered over everyone and everything else on the show.

I can't reveal anything else, so to understand the context you'll have to buy the magazine tomorrow. I'm sure many of you already are loyal readers, but if you're not and only pick up an odd copy here and there, tomorrow's is a great one to pick up.

*exert used with permission from sports illustrated.

Edition of Sports Illustrated goes on sale, Wednesday 15th September

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Too bad that Tom Bundschen......

Didn’t get his face all scarred up by broken glass from the windshield in his car crash. So right now, the only gash on his face is the one that looks like a vagina in the center of his chin.

by DougGreen on Sep 14, 2010 7:22 PM EDT reply actions

They better not play that whole “The Patriots Way ultimately wins out…Jets all talk, no game.” Even if we crash and burn, it’s in spite of Rex’s vociferousness, not because of it.

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by Max VV on Sep 14, 2010 7:27 PM EDT reply actions

It’s actually very fair IMO, it points out facts but it stays away from presumptions about style or method. It also has some excellent quotes from the commish.

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by David_Wyatt on Sep 14, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I checked my email immediately once you posted this, and wouldn’t you know it, I got the same preview. It’s a great perk! And yes, it’s not slanted apart from the Pats pics.

and the home of the... JETS!!!
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by dvdvil on Sep 14, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Yer those Patriots pictures threw me off lol

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by David_Wyatt on Sep 14, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Was also told by SI that Tom Brady has now been featured on the cover of SI 12 times which is tied for most all time by a football player with Joe Montana his idol.

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by David_Wyatt on Sep 14, 2010 7:34 PM EDT reply actions

I have a question

is it anti-jet cause i dont need anymore bullshit after today’s the world is ending bullshit

JETS

by michael28102 on Sep 14, 2010 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

It’s not at all. It mainly focuses on Patriots and Bengals with spattering of the Jets here and there, but I don’t think it is negative in any way towards the Jets so have no fear.

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by David_Wyatt on Sep 14, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions